AVERAGE REPLACEMENT/REMODELING COSTS
(Based on an 1800-square foot home)
NOTE: These prices are rough estimates only and should not be considered as fact since many conditions affect actual costs. Your actual cost may be below or above these average estimates. Always obtain a written estimate before starting any work and/or if you desire a firmer cost projection.
| Additions | |
|---|---|
| Build addition | $70 to $120 per square foot |
| Enclose porch | $5,500 to $15,000 |
| Drywall ceiling over plaster | $1.50 to $2.00 per square foot |
| Family-room addition | $36,400 |
| Two-story addition | $66,300 |
| Bathrooms | |
| Remodel bathroom | $7,000 to $12,000 |
| Add half bathroom | $3,500 to $5,000 |
| Add full bathroom | $7,000 to $12,000 |
| Bathroom addition | $13,540 and up |
| Bedrooms | |
| Master suite include bath and dressing area | $42,200 |
| Attic bedroom includes dormer and bath | $27,500 |
| Driveway | |
| Asphalt driveway 20’ x 50’ | $1,600 |
| Cement driveway 20’ x 50’ | $2,900 |
| Plus removal of blacktop | $4,500 |
| Electrical Service | |
| Increase service to 200 amps | $700 to $1,200 |
| Upgrade from 60 amp to 100 amp | $1,500 |
| Upgrade from fuses to breakers | $500 |
| Raise service lines that are too low | $900 |
| Run separate electrical lines | $150 to $300 |
| Install connectors on outlets | $15 to $20 per connection |
| (Of aluminum wired homes) | $2,000 to $3,000 (whole house) |
| Exterior | |
| Re-grade lawn | $500 to $1,500 |
| Lawn sprinkler system | $2,500 |
| Replace siding | $5,700 |
| New gutters and downspouts | $2.50 to $3.50 per linear foot |
| 12-by-16-foot deck | $3,200 |
| 16-by-20-foot deck | $6,900 |
| Fireplaces | |
| Build masonry fireplace | $3,300 to $4,800 |
| Install prefabricated fireplace | $1,800 to $2,300 |
| Reline chimney with terra cotta | $2,000 |
| Tuck point chimney | $300 to $600 |
| Chimney sweep, 1 flue | $170 |
| Gas fireplace insert | $1,000 |
| Gas freestanding fireplace | $1,500 |
| Wood burning fireplace | $3,500 |
| Floors | |
| Sand and finish wood floors | $1.50 to $3.30 per square foot |
| Install ceramic tile floor | $11 to $22 per spare foot |
| Install vinyl tile floor | $2.64 to $5.34 per square foot |
| Install wall-to-wall carpet | $3.38 to $6.61 per square foot |
| Garage | |
| Install single garage door | $350 |
| Install double garage door | $550 |
| Install garage door opener | $325 |
| Build single car garage | $6,000 to $9,500 |
| Build double car garage | $8,000 to $12,000 |
| Remove old garage | $1000 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | |
| Replace warm air furnace | $1,500 to $3,800 |
| Replace electric heat pump | $2,200 to $3,600 |
| Replace central air-conditioning system (electric) | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Replace central air-conditioning system (gas) | $2,600 to $3,500 |
| Install humidifier | $300 to $550 |
| Install electrostatic air cleaner | $500 to $750 |
| Replace hot water boiler | $2,500 to $3,500 |
| Remove boiler | $300 |
| Remove boiler w/asbestos | $1,200 |
| Install attic ventilation | $250 to $450 |
| Insulation | |
| Insulate attic / basement | $.75 to $1.20 per square foot |
| Kitchen | |
| Minor kitchen remodel | $10,059 and up |
| Major kitchen remodel | $27,600 and up |
Plumbing |
|
| Hot water heater | |
| (40-gallon electric) | $400 to $650 |
| (40-gallon gas) | $300 to $550 |
| Water test | $125 |
| Cap off well | $450 |
| Install new well | $3,000 to $5,000 |
| Inspect septic system | $150 |
| Install new septic system | $3,000 to $5,000 |
| Install new sump pump | $400 to $500 |
| Install French drain and sump pump | $2,000 to $3,500 |
| Water softener | $900 |
Roof |
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| Asphalt / fiberglass shingles-- | |
| Install over existing shingles | $1 to $1.20 per square foot |
| Tear off existing shingles and install new | $1.30 to $1.75 per square foot |
| Windows & Doors | |
| Install storm windows | $60 to $100 each |
| Install 3-by-5-foot aluminum-clad window, includes trim | $690 |
| Remove existing windows | $250 to $500 each |
| Repair broken window seal | $125 |
| Basement bedroom egress and retaining wall | $1,700 |